Winifred Radford
(1901-1993), Singer and teacher of singingSitter in 28 portraits
Radford entered the Royal Academy of music aged fourteen. Her first appearance in opera was at the inaugural Glyndebourne Festival (1934). Subsequently she gave recitals for the BBC and toured with the Intimate Opera Company. During the Second World War she gave recitals of Lieder and French song at the National Gallery's lunchtime concerts. After the War she studied with Pierre Bernac and became a specialist in French mélodie, giving the British premieres of some of Francis Poulenc's songs. She taught singing at the Guildhall School of Music (1955-71) and, after retiring, taught privately. Her friend Sidney Buckland praised 'her quiet resolve, determination and integrity beneath a gracious, radiant charm'.
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print on card mount, 1952
NPG x88979
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print on card mount, 1953
NPG x88984
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print on card mount, 1953
NPG x88978
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print on card mount, 1957
NPG x88976
Winifred Radford; Constance Carrodus
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print on card mount, 1957-1958
NPG x88988
Winifred Radford; Meredith Frampton
by Brian Harris, for The Times
bromide print, 1982
NPG x88968
Constance Carrodus; Meredith Frampton; Winifred Radford
by Brian Harris, for The Times
bromide print, 1982
NPG x88969
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